Sesame is now the 9th official allergen. The FDA designation was supposed to protect people with sesame allergies. Instead, it's become harder to avoid, as more bakers add sesame to their products.

A Chicago mom and a D.C. mom weighed in with thoughts on how some companies are taking "scary" shortcuts around the FDA's requirement on clear labeling of sesame on food products.

Sesame will be included in the list of major food allergens and subject to food allergen regulatory requirements, starting January 1. Here’s what will change.

Sesame is now the 9th official allergen. The FDA designation was supposed to protect people with sesame allergies. Instead, it's become harder to avoid, as more bakers add sesame to their products.

Sesame is now the 9th official allergen. The FDA designation was supposed to protect people with sesame allergies. Instead, it's become harder to avoid, as more bakers add sesame to their products.